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Hrcr Midlands Area HRCR MIDLANDS NEWSLETTER : OCTOBER 2017 FORTHCOMING HRCR MIDLANDS EVENTS Ex Roger Clark / Jim Porter Twin Cam was on hand for passenger rides at the 2017 Wales Rally GR Media Day at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire. October 1 TONY MATTHEWS CLASSIC TOUR Though not organised by HRCR Midlands, several Members are involved with the organisation of this popular tour which will take in parts of Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire. The £45 entry provides the crew of two a breakfast bap and a drink at the Start, roadbook, tour plate and parking at Cosford. Depending on when this Newsletter is distributed, very late entries might be accepted, forms being available by emailing [email protected] and putting ‘2017 TOUR’ in the subject box. Where and Time : The start is at Weston Park TF11 8LE where there will be a two mile run through the Capability Brown designed parkland, possibly using some of the same roads as the Club’s AGBO Rallies. The Halfway Halt will be at the Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster DY11 5TB whilst the finish is near the Cold War Hangar at RAF Cosford Air Museum TF11 8UP. October 27 DAYINSURE WALES RALLY GREAT BRITAIN : CHESTER This year, MkII Escorts and the like should be returning to WRGB, being eligible for the National Rally and much in keeping with the ‘Rally of Legends’ strapline being used for publicising the whole event. On Day One of WRGB, Chester city centre will be a time control for the International rally and also the Ceremonial Start for the National rally. The National cars will arrive from 5pm for their first appearance of the weekend in Chester Eastgate. Then, from 7pm and after a long drive back from Hafren, the WRC cars will arrive and the In Control. They then have 20 minutes to travel to the Out Control and between the two there is a large area for crews to stop, get out of their cars, and to sign autographs. As for last year, spectating will be amongst the historic, double-deck Rows in the city centre, offering great opportunities to see the crews, cars and other visiting stars at close quarters. It is also possible to assist Matlock Motor Club in providing the 30 marshals needed. However, please be aware that it is now necessary to be an MSA Accredited Marshal. It is planned to have 171000 HRCR Midlands Newsletter final two waves of marsha’’s signing-on, one at about noon and the second wave at 3pm. All marshals will need to be in place on stage about 3.30pm. If you are not already MSA accredited, you may become so by successfully completing simple, online, multiple choice ‘examination’ questions on the MSA website, something that takes just over 30 minutes to do. Matlock MC is hoping to arrange a special training session for the marshalling group shortly, subject to numbers and availabilities. Those interested should let David Yorke (07767 412919 or [email protected]) or Frances Banning of Matlock MC (07973 689971 or [email protected]) know as soon as possible. Other useful links - https://www.msauk.org/MSAlaunches-online-marshals-trainingand-accreditation https://members.msauk.org/imissite/login/default.asp http://www.rallystageteam.co.uk/ October 28 PRACTICE DAY : CURBOROUGH SPRINT COURSE Carlton and District Motor Club will be holding another of its practice days. However, such is the popularity of the sprint course that the date clashes with that of Wales Rally GB. Once again, there will be a full day’s motor sport with the route likely to be changed a couple of times. The on-site catering has also been booked. Whilst the entry fee has been stable for a number of years, it has had to be increased to £38 per car will be £38 yet is still very good value compared to other track days. There will be maximum entry of 35 cars (road cars only: no single seaters), selected on a first come, first served basis. Where and Time : Curborough Sprint Course, Netherstowe Lane, Lichfield WS13 8EJ. Further information is available from Vince Orme of Carlton and District Motor Club via 07799 802107 (text first & Vince will get back to you) or email him via [email protected] Nov 4/5 DANSPORT RALLY This is the year’s second HRCR Premier Series event within the HRCR Midlands Region so it particularly merits Member support. Both the Start and Finish will be at the Bakewell Showground and the route uses Map 110 this time as well as the tried and tested 119. Matlock Motor Club’s Chairman and Chief Marshal, Charlie Wheeldon, is currently looking / touting for marshals. As before, the event starts and finishes at Bakewell. Various freebies will be available for all marshals at the Start and a free breakfast for all those who have marshalled in the second half. Charlie can be contacted via 07973 567239 and [email protected] Nov 10 RALLY OF THE TESTS Please see the separate item elsewhere in this issue. Nov 10-12 POSSIBLE VISIT TO NEC CLASSIC CAR SHOW Depending on Member interest, it may be possible for them to meet up during the day at this major classic car show that was once graced with HRCR’s presence until the annual Open Day at Gaydon became the club’s major focus for publicity. Those who might be interested in so doing should contact David Yorke know via 07767 412919 or [email protected] to establish who might be going when and try and arrange possible hook-ups. December CHRISTMAS MEAL AND QUIZ Whilst the exact date and location have yet to be determined, it has been decided to hold another Christmas event where individuals or teams can enter a computer-based quiz in their own time. Please read future Midlands Newsletters for further information. Jan / Feb SPEAKER Following the successful evening with Le Mans winner Guy Smith earlier this year, it is intended to hold another similar event with someone with equivalent stature within motoring and motorsport. Clearly much depends on people’s availabilities but the ‘closed season’ in this part of the year has proved fruitful in the past. Whilst some suggestions and contact details have already been given, others would be welcome. So please let Peter Haynes or David Yorke know as soon as possible. 171000 HRCR Midlands Newsletter final ‘LOCAL’ AND OTHER EVENTS OF POSSIBLE INTEREST As ever, please confirm details with the relevant event organisers Key to HRCR Events 1 HRCR Scenic Tour Series 2 HRCR Hagerty Insurance Clubmans Road Rally Championship 3 HRCR Augment Automotive Speed Series Hill Climb + Sprint Championship 4 HRCR Old Stager Asphalt Historic Rally Championship 5 HRCR Stage Masters Historic Stage Rally Challenge 6 HRCR Premier Rally Championship (road rallies) HRCR Date Event Contact 2 30 Sept - 1 Devon Classic Rally : maps 191,192 + 202 [email protected] October HRCR Clubmans Road Rally Championship R’nd 12 6 Devon Classic Rally South Hams MC HRCR Premier Rally Champ : Classic / Historic / Vintage 6 Autumn Rally : West Wales Carmarthen MC HRCR Premier Rally Champ : Road + navigational 1 1 October Tour of Kent www.blackpalfrey.co.uk HRCR Scenic Tour Series Tony Matthews Scenic Tour : Weston Park to Owen Motor Club Cosford [email protected] 2 7 October The Devils Own Rally : South Lakes : maps 96 / 97 www.devilsownrally.co.uk HRCR Clubmans Road Rally Championship 6 7-8 October 1000 Lanes Rally : Head of the Valley AC HRCR Premier Rally Champ : Road + navigation 1 8 October Ludlow + Marches Classic Tour : Shropshire, www.ludlowcastlemotoclub.com Herefordshire + Powys HRCR Scenic Tour Series 6 14-15 Oct Rali Mynydd Du : (NB Novice event TBC) Amman + District MC HRCR Premier Rally Champ : Road + navigation 4 22 October Cheviot Stages Rally : Northumberland www.cheviotstages.org.uk HRCR Old Stager Asphalt Rally Champ Round 7 26 – 29 Oct Dayinsure Wales Rally GB FIA World Rally Championship 1 4 November Autumn Leaves Scenic Tour : Forest of Dean + www.scenictours.co Herefordshire HRCR Scenic Tour Series Neil Howard Stages : Oulton Park Motorsport News Circuit Rally Championship 10-12 Nov NEC Classic Car Show : NEC Birmingham 10-13 Nov R.A.C Rally 5 11 November Wyedean Rally : Forest of Dean www.wyedeanrally.com HRCR Stage Masters Histroic Stage Rally Challenge Round 8 + MSA Welsh Rally Championship 6 11-12 Nov Barbara Carter Memorial Rally : Devon Exmouth MC HRCR Premier Rally Champ : Road + navigational 6 18-19 Nov Guy Fawkes Rally (to be confirmed) South Hams MC HRCR Premier Rally Champ : Road + navigational 6 Peak Revs Rally : Shropshire (to be confirmed) Ludlow Castle MC HRCR Premier Rally Champ : Road + navigational 171000 HRCR Midlands Newsletter final HRCR Date Event Contact 19 November Cadwell Stages Rally : Lincolnshire ANWCC Stage Rally + Junior 100 Rally Champ’s 4 25 November Hall Trophy Rally : Blyton Park Reserve event TBC www.clitheroedmc.co.uk HRCR Old Stager Asphalt Rally Championship Grizedale Stages : Lake District ANCC Forest Challenge + WMMC Heart of England Hall Trophy Rally : EMAMC + ANWCC Stage Rally Champ’s + ANCC Multi-Use Challenge 6 25-26 Nov Ed Instone Memorial Rally : Isle of Man Druidale MC HRCR Premier Rally Champ : Road + navigational 5 2-3 Dec Killarney Stages : Southern Ireland www.killarenyanddistrictmotorclub. HRCR Stage Masters Historic Stage Rally Challenge ie Round 9 RAC RALLY OF THE TESTS For those interested in being involved with this event, there are some opportunities to do so as follows. Alternatively, come and see how John Ball, Andrew Duerden and the ‘Flying Sofa’ Citroen DS21 fare. Thursday 9 November : Prologue : Chester to Chester The first leg of the event is designed to give crews a taste of the upcoming three days.
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